Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

The dream-like landscape of Göreme National Park is an extraordinary sight. But it’s elevated further when seen from a sunrise hot air balloon ride across Cappadocia. This pinch-me experience will see your group of solo travellers take flight at dawn, gliding above Turkey’s ethereal moonscape, dotted with fairy chimneys, volcanic ridges and troglodyte villages. 

Turkey’s hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is a serene way to take in the aerial splendour of the Unesco World Heritage Site. Dating back to the 4th century, you’ll pass over sculpted rock formations and underground towns filled with vibrant Byzantine art. The golden morning light only enhances the fairytale effect, with dozens of balloons rising and falling in unison with yours.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia is an unforgettable voyage that begins with a super early start. You’ll be rising before dawn to travel to the launch site in Göreme National Park, where you’ll catch your first glimpse of the magic ahead as colourful hot-air balloons are inflated against a powdery pre-dawn sky. 

Once you’ve climbed into the basket, the captain of your hot air balloon ride will introduce themselves, before you float off gently across a wonderland of historic caves and geological marvels. After tranquil 360-degree views of the sunrise and the time-worn world below, this ride of a lifetime will be topped off with a champagne celebration back on land.

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WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAYS

“The reason I picked Turkey as a destination was the hot air balloon ride,” says Flashpacker Lucinda Dixon. “I’ve never been on one before. It was even better than I’d imagined. I was deep in conversation with another Flashpacker when we noticed the balloons silhouetted against a blue dawn sky. I stopped, mid sentence and started taking photos. It was just so beautiful.”

Seasoned Flash Pack photographer, Rachel Sarah, also describes the experience as the “peak” of an amazing trip, packed with great people and bucket list moments. “The weather was perfect and everyone was excited,” she says. “Fellow Flashpacker Jessie and I were in a section of the basket together. You could see the pure joy on her face. It felt intimate and real, and the light was perfect.”

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HOW TO BOOK IT

This hot air balloon in Cappadocia ride is bookable as part of Flash Pack’s Classical Turkey adventure – which also includes sailing by private yacht on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, take a pottery class with a world famous artist and wine tasting in a lavender field overlooking the valleys of Göreme.

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